Anyone actually install the HR-03GTX yet?

[Jsunn]

These have been available for a little while and I have't seen anyone with one actually installed. Mor have I been able to find any reviews...?

[Jsunn]

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,6...ss_GPU_Cooler/

It doesn't look like the Thermalright hit the mark this time?!

-Jason

[hotrodtheman]

Haha damn! They sure did :-D

[cabbspapp]

The HR-03 GTX Beat the SilenX in all tests. If you are wondering why the graph shows the SilenX running at 5V, it's because in the earlier paragraph it's stated that at 12V it wasn't much better either.

[YukonTrooper]

So the SilenX option is worse than the stock cooler? Weaksauce.

[Nazu]

I guess the heat output of GTX280 is just too much for the HR03. Imo the stock cooler is pretty good already.

[YukonTrooper]

I guess the heat output of GTX280 is just too much for the HR03. Imo the stock cooler is pretty good already.

The HR-03 GTX actually does very well. It's the SilenX cooler that is worse than the stock cooler.

[Jsunn]

Here is a qutoe from the page:
More interesting than the GPU temperature is the temperature of the voltage converters. Both coolers are delivered with a plate that is intended to cool the power supply system of the Geforce card. Compared to the stock design that spreads the heat over the whole plate and thus on a bigger surface, both solutions do worse here and in case of the Silenx cooler even critically worse. The Thermalright HR-03 GTX keeps the converters at stable temperatures, but during a worst-case scenario in Crysis there have been some distortions. An additional fan that is directed the the plate can solve the problem. The stock cooler is obviously more effective in this category. We are in close contact to the producers about this matter.

So it sounds like the voltage converters need an additional solution.

-Jason

[Nazu]

The HR-03 GTX actually does very well. It's the SilenX cooler that is worse than the stock cooler.

Ah, yeah. I misread the charts. The vrm temps are kinda scary tho...

[LuckyNV]

Its possible to attach another fan to the mounted one on the HR-03 using zip ties, this can help cool the VRMs

[Jsunn]

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/encnfoconoco.html

I wonder if it is possible to rig something like this up to better cool the VRMs? you can also attach a 40mm fan as well.

-J

[Nazu]

That wont cover all the vrm's and you would have to mount it with termal addhesive tape or glue=not a very good idea. Just putting a 80mm or 120mm fan over the vrm's would be a better idea.

[MidgetMariachi]

That wont cover all the vrm's and you would have to mount it with termal addhesive tape or glue=not a very good idea. Just putting a 80mm or 120mm fan over the vrm's would be a better idea.

It would also be a lot easier to do.

Midget Mariachi

[Jsunn]

Found this on Swifttech's site. I am sure it is possible to mod it so that it would fit the HR-03GTX. The concern is the VRMs and from the one review I saw, it doesn't seem that the TR solution was the best.

-Jason

[LuckyNV]

you'd just need to file the top fin area above the GPU so that the HR-03 heatpipes can fit, otherwise yea I had that idea when that heatsink was posted in the WC section

[justageek95]

I installed my HR-03 GTX on my 260 earlier today. My load temp in Furmark after 15 minutes is 57 C now using a 120mm fan @ 1600 RPM. With the stock cooler at 75% in the same test I was getting 68 C. The only downside is the previously mentioned VRM heatsink. At the end of the 15 minute Furmark test the highest VRM temp was 101 C. On the stock cooler it was only 76 C. Fortunately, this only seems to be a problem in Furmark. After playing Crysis for a few hours the highest the VRM temp got was 82 C. I play with VSYNC on though, so this may have affected the results. The main benefit of the HR-03 for me is that it is much quieter than the stock cooler while lowering temps.

[BababooeyHTJ]

Do you think that these would work? http://www.petrastechshop.com/enmomohekit.html

[Retro]

Do you think that these would work? http://www.petrastechshop.com/enmomohekit.html

I do think that fitting some Enzotech or similar copper sinks would be a superior method, compared to the stupid plate and light aluminum sinks Thermalright provides. I have fitted a few HR-03's to 8800 and 9800 series cards and I used some Enzotech sinks on one of the cards instead of the stock sinks. Had to use the low-profile sinks on the ram that's under the back of the TR cooler though.
They also stick better as they use a better grade of thermal tape.

I am waiting to order an HR-03GTX for my GTX280, I already have an assortment of Enzotech sinks for it. When I finally get one I will post some photos of my "copper sink mod".

[Jsunn]

I do think that fitting some Enzotech or similar copper sinks would be a superior method, compared to the stupid plate and light aluminum sinks Thermalright provides. I have fitted a few HR-03's to 8800 and 9800 series cards and I used some Enzotech sinks on one of the cards instead of the stock sinks. Had to use the low-profile sinks on the ram that's under the back of the TR cooler though.
They also stick better as they use a better grade of thermal tape.

I am waiting to order an HR-03GTX for my GTX280, I already have an assortment of Enzotech sinks for it. When I finally get one I will post some photos of my "copper sink mod".

I'm looking forward to seeing what you got!

[BababooeyHTJ]

I do think that fitting some Enzotech or similar copper sinks would be a superior method, compared to the stupid plate and light aluminum sinks Thermalright provides. I have fitted a few HR-03's to 8800 and 9800 series cards and I used some Enzotech sinks on one of the cards instead of the stock sinks. Had to use the low-profile sinks on the ram that's under the back of the TR cooler though.
They also stick better as they use a better grade of thermal tape.

I am waiting to order an HR-03GTX for my GTX280, I already have an assortment of Enzotech sinks for it. When I finally get one I will post some photos of my "copper sink mod".

I cant wait. I just got a GTX280 and was thinking about doing an HR-03GTX with some enzotech sinks.

[Retro]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you got!

Thanks, Jsunn
I am glad you made this post, as I have been a devoted HR-03 user for a long time now. However, the long delay for the HR-03GTX has been a major annoyance to me, as I have had this 280 for several months now, waiting for some decent cooling.
Looking at your sig., that 8800GTS rocks! Are you using the stock cooler on it?
And since you posted about the HR-03GTX, are you planning on getting a 260 or 280?

[Retro]

I cant wait. I just got a GTX280 and was thinking about doing an HR-03GTX with some enzotech sinks.

You too, eh? It's a worthwhile upgrade to the card's cooling.
The 280 is a great card, I got mine on an EVGA Trade-up to replace the fast but laggy 9800GX2 I had previously. I just run it at 100% fan speed all the time for now to keep the temps. in check. I am going to use Enzotech regular and low-profile ramsinks for the memory, and some of the mosfet sinks as well. Once I have the card apart, I will be able to determine which sinks to use for the vrm's, etc. It's a bit of a different layout from the 8800 that I previously fitted with copper sinks.
My main problem is finding a retailer that actually has an HR-03GTX in stock!

[BababooeyHTJ]

You too, eh? It's a worthwhile upgrade to the card's cooling.
The 280 is a great card, I got mine on an EVGA Trade-up to replace the fast but laggy 9800GX2 I had previously. I just run it at 100% fan speed all the time for now to keep the temps. in check. I am going to use Enzotech regular and low-profile ramsinks for the memory, and some of the mosfet sinks as well. Once I have the card apart, I will be able to determine which sinks to use for the vrm's, etc. It's a bit of a different layout from the 8800 that I previously fitted with copper sinks.
My main problem is finding a retailer that actually has an HR-03GTX in stock!

Performance-pcs.com has them in stock. That was my main problem wasn't sure which enzotech sinks to use. Im sure a kit of 8 memory, low profile memory, and mosfet would be fine though.

[Jsunn]

Thanks, Jsunn
I am glad you made this post, as I have been a devoted HR-03 user for a long time now. However, the long delay for the HR-03GTX has been a major annoyance to me, as I have had this 280 for several months now, waiting for some decent cooling.
Looking at your sig., that 8800GTS rocks! Are you using the stock cooler on it?
And since you posted about the HR-03GTX, are you planning on getting a 260 or 280?

I actually have the 8800GTS and I am using the HR-03GT on it now along with the HR-11.



It is an awesome cooler. I am planning on getting the gtx280, we'll see how much the gtx285 is when it comes out.

I would like to see a better solution for the VRMs and hopefully they will adapt the HR-11 to the GTX200 series.

-J

[Jsunn]

You too, eh? It's a worthwhile upgrade to the card's cooling.
The 280 is a great card, I got mine on an EVGA Trade-up to replace the fast but laggy 9800GX2 I had previously. I just run it at 100% fan speed all the time for now to keep the temps. in check. I am going to use Enzotech regular and low-profile ramsinks for the memory, and some of the mosfet sinks as well. Once I have the card apart, I will be able to determine which sinks to use for the vrm's, etc. It's a bit of a different layout from the 8800 that I previously fitted with copper sinks.
My main problem is finding a retailer that actually has an HR-03GTX in stock!

Please post specific part names too and where you ordered them as I will be following in your foot steps.

-Jason